Course overview
Some of the key study areas include:
- Exercise prescription and delivery
- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanics
- Sport and exercise psychology
- Marketing
- Leadership and Management
- Accounting
- Innovation
Student experience
Career-ready placement with the Central Coast Academy of Sport 1:48
Hear from Mikaela, an Exercise and Sports Science student about what she has learnt throughout her career-ready placement experience at the Central Coast Academy of Sport.
Career-ready placements
This combined degree offers a 140-hour professional Exercise and Sport Science placement program. Start with 40 hours of internal placement to build confidence, before applying your skills and knowledge in clinics, gyms, hospitals, schools, aged care or professional sporting organisations such as the Central Coast Mariners, Newcastle Knights, and Newcastle Jets. Utilise state of the art facilities at our Callaghan campus, including high-quality laboratories, a high-performance gym, and performance testing equipment.
Studying at Newcastle campus
Living in Newcastle
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Campus Life
Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring, and collaborative places for students, staff, and the community. Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle.
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
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The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of this program are eligible to obtain accreditation as an exercise scientist with ESSA.
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